Study finds holding methotrexate for one week after flu vaccine may be as effective as a two-week hold

by American College of RheumatologyStudy design and vaccine response at 4 and 16 weeks. (A) Study design. (B) The percentage of patients achieving a satisfactory vaccine response, defined as ≥4-f

Updated on: July 02,2024

Study finds holding methotrexate for one week after flu vaccine may be as effective as a two-week hold

by American College of RheumatologyStudy design and vaccine response at 4 and 16 weeks. (A) Study design. (B) The percentage of patients achieving a satisfactory vaccine response, defined as ≥4-f

Updated on:July 02,2024

Black patients with RA less likely to receive biologics, more likely to get glucocorticoids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that Black patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were less likely to be prescribed a biologic treatment and more

Updated on: July 02,2024

Black patients with RA less likely to receive biologics, more likely to get glucocorticoids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that Black patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were less likely to be prescribed a biologic treatment and more

Updated on:July 02,2024

Key type of immune cell 'self-renews' in humans, new study finds

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists has shown that a key type of immune cell "self-renews" in humans.It is an unexpected discovery, as it was previously t

Updated on: April 24,2024

Key type of immune cell 'self-renews' in humans, new study finds

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists has shown that a key type of immune cell "self-renews" in humans.It is an unexpected discovery, as it was previously t

Updated on:April 24,2024

Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe proposed binding site of the PAD4-activating antibody. The PAD4 enzyme is composed of two pieces (light gray and dark gray) that are connected in

Updated on: June 06,2024

Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe proposed binding site of the PAD4-activating antibody. The PAD4 enzyme is composed of two pieces (light gray and dark gray) that are connected in

Updated on:June 06,2024

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill

Updated on: March 05,2024

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill

Updated on:March 05,2024

Guidelines issued for vaccination in patients with rheumatic, musculoskeletal diseases

In new guidelines issued by the American College of Rheumatology, evidence-based recommendations are presented for the use of vaccinations in children and adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal dis

Updated on: June 15,2024

Guidelines issued for vaccination in patients with rheumatic, musculoskeletal diseases

In new guidelines issued by the American College of Rheumatology, evidence-based recommendations are presented for the use of vaccinations in children and adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal dis

Updated on:June 15,2024

A mathematical model that predicts how severe hay fever season will be

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers has developed a mathematical model for predicting how bad an upcoming hay fever season will be. In th

Updated on: May 07,2024

A mathematical model that predicts how severe hay fever season will be

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers has developed a mathematical model for predicting how bad an upcoming hay fever season will be. In th

Updated on:May 07,2024

How intravenous immunoglobulin antibodies resolve joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

by Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.02.019Immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgB) play an important role

Updated on: June 17,2024

How intravenous immunoglobulin antibodies resolve joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

by Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.02.019Immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgB) play an important role

Updated on:June 17,2024

Gender, high DAS28-P index predictive of pain in early RA

(HealthDay) -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), female gender and having a high proportion of disease activity score (DAS28) attributable to patient-reported components (joint tenderness a

Updated on: April 08,2024

Gender, high DAS28-P index predictive of pain in early RA

(HealthDay) -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), female gender and having a high proportion of disease activity score (DAS28) attributable to patient-reported components (joint tenderness a

Updated on:April 08,2024

A gene that plays a critical role in natural killer cell differentiation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAn illustration of natural killer cells. Credit: Val Altounian / AAASA large team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Europe and the U.S. has found a

Updated on: March 25,2024

A gene that plays a critical role in natural killer cell differentiation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAn illustration of natural killer cells. Credit: Val Altounian / AAASA large team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Europe and the U.S. has found a

Updated on:March 25,2024

SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe researchers were able to monitor the virus's growth in organoids derived from human intestinal cells. Pink and red show areas of SARS-CoV-2 infecti

Updated on: April 22,2024

SARS-CoV-2 curtails immune response in the gut

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe researchers were able to monitor the virus's growth in organoids derived from human intestinal cells. Pink and red show areas of SARS-CoV-2 infecti

Updated on:April 22,2024

Omega-3s could boost immunotherapy's cancer-fighting power

by Experimental BiologyOmega-3 supplementation improves the efficacy of immunotherapy in subcutaneous murine MB49 bladder cancer tumors. Credit: Abigail Kelly, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Har

Updated on: April 20,2024

Omega-3s could boost immunotherapy's cancer-fighting power

by Experimental BiologyOmega-3 supplementation improves the efficacy of immunotherapy in subcutaneous murine MB49 bladder cancer tumors. Credit: Abigail Kelly, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Har

Updated on:April 20,2024